From experimenting with coffee blends in 2014 to crafting premium brews, Jesse Cyrus de Guzman of Mangaldan, Pangasinan, transformed his love for coffee into a thriving business.

Initially, Cy, a coffee enthusiast, blended beans like Arabica, Robusta, Liberica, and Excelsa to satisfy his personal cravings.

It later became a family favorite in Barangay Banaoang.

But what started as a hobby turned into a business venture.

“When I was already making it, 'Why don’t I just try to get back a little?' Try kong ibenta... friends of friends, mga network, dun na nag-start na dumami ang orders natin," Cy shared.

Cy, who also works as a global English tutor and fire volunteer, prioritizes quality over cost in his creations.

He has since developed seven distinct coffee blends, each showcasing unique flavors.

“Each kind of bean, each kind of roast has its own quality. Kung iinumin natin as plain, may kulang. There will be something lacking na hinahanap natin," he said.

With the holiday season in full swing, Cy believes his coffee blends make the perfect gift for coffee lovers.

“Maganda siyang ibigay sa love ones. We enjoy drinking coffee with friends, families. Very ideal ang coffee. The season is getting colder. It could be really nice to drink a hot cup of coffee in the morning," Cy said.

From coffee lover to entrepreneur, Cy’s story proves that passion can brew success—one cup at a time.